
Browse all 273 child daycare & preschools in Tampa, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
14515 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Master Academy is a martial arts-focused after-school and summer program in Tampa with 100% five-star reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, character development, academic support, and family-like atmosphere. Children show significant progress in Taekwondo skills, behavior, and confidence.
3809 W. Fig Street, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Park A Tot Day Care Center has earned perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the owners Mike and Olivia for their compassionate care and family-like atmosphere. Many families have multi-generational connections to the center, with parents who attended as children now enrolling their own kids. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, attentive staff, and the center's ability to make children feel safe and at home.
9714 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Forest Hills Learning Academy receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress. The school is noted for strong teacher-child relationships, safety measures, and regular parent communication.
3303 W. St Louis Street, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Pinocchio's Learning Land receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with children consistently expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility is described as clean, safe, and creating a warm, family-like learning environment.
4423 Kelly Road, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Alphabet Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving both academically and socially. The center is credited with maintaining high-quality care and professionalism under current leadership.
709 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight individual teachers for their dedication, personal attention to children, and ability to foster learning and development. The center is described as safe, well-organized, and family-oriented with engaging activities and strong communication with parents.
6333 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
Little House Kinder Learning Center in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. Children show emotional and social growth, and families report high satisfaction with both childcare and after-school programs.
4108 E. Ellicott Street, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children
Kidz In Play Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents report their children are excited to attend, engaged in activities, and developing new skills. The facility is noted for being welcoming, organized, and making both children and parents feel at ease.
4201 E. Osborne Avenue, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Little Big World 2 is a small, family-oriented daycare center in Tampa with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the warm, welcoming environment, caring staff, and home-like atmosphere where children are excited to attend. The facility offers enriching activities and creative projects while providing reassuring, attentive care.
4417 N. Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children
Just For Tots Academy in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring, professional staff, home-like environment, and strong child development outcomes including language learning and potty training success.
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14515 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Master Academy is a martial arts-focused after-school and summer program in Tampa with 100% five-star reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, character development, academic support, and family-like atmosphere. Children show significant progress in Taekwondo skills, behavior, and confidence.
3809 W. Fig Street, Tampa, FL
Park A Tot Day Care Center has earned perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the owners Mike and Olivia for their compassionate care and family-like atmosphere. Many families have multi-generational connections to the center, with parents who attended as children now enrolling their own kids. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, attentive staff, and the center's ability to make children feel safe and at home.
9714 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Forest Hills Learning Academy receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress. The school is noted for strong teacher-child relationships, safety measures, and regular parent communication.
3303 W. St Louis Street, Tampa, FL
Pinocchio's Learning Land receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with children consistently expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility is described as clean, safe, and creating a warm, family-like learning environment.
4423 Kelly Road, Tampa, FL
Alphabet Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving both academically and socially. The center is credited with maintaining high-quality care and professionalism under current leadership.
709 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL
Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight individual teachers for their dedication, personal attention to children, and ability to foster learning and development. The center is described as safe, well-organized, and family-oriented with engaging activities and strong communication with parents.
There are 273 child daycare & preschools in Tampa, Florida, making up 85% of the 323 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
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Universal Academy of Florida receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with praise for the principal, staff, and academic quality. Parents report their children thriving academically and in Islamic education, with many families maintaining long-term enrollment. One parent noted a significant tuition increase mid-year but expressed optimism about planned improvements.
Forest Hills Learning Academy receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress. The school is noted for strong teacher-child relationships, safety measures, and regular parent communication.
Pinocchio's Learning Land receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with children consistently expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility is described as clean, safe, and creating a warm, family-like learning environment.
Alphabet Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving both academically and socially. The center is credited with maintaining high-quality care and professionalism under current leadership.
Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight individual teachers for their dedication, personal attention to children, and ability to foster learning and development. The center is described as safe, well-organized, and family-oriented with engaging activities and strong communication with parents.
Just For Tots Academy in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring, professional staff, home-like environment, and strong child development outcomes including language learning and potty training success.
Little House Kinder Learning Center in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. Children show emotional and social growth, and families report high satisfaction with both childcare and after-school programs.
Parents consistently praise Montessori Academy of Carrollwood for its caring, attentive staff and strong implementation of Montessori teaching methods. Children show enthusiasm for attending, develop advanced academic skills, and form meaningful bonds with teachers. The administration is responsive and communicative with families.
Storybook Ranch Preschool receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, passionate teachers and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, developmental progress in their children, and a warm family-like atmosphere that makes both children and parents feel valued and supported.
Just 4 Kids Playcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with children enjoying the facility and staff. Parents praise the clean environment, friendly staff, reasonable rates, and diverse activity options including a movie theater, gym, basketball court, and jungle room.
Parents consistently praise Primavera Preschool for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe environment. The center is noted for strong communication, educational programming, bilingual services, and a family-oriented approach that makes both children and parents feel welcomed and valued.
Tampa Elite Sports Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and clean facility. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, improved confidence, and athletic development, with many noting their kids are reluctant to leave at pickup.
Parents praise the facility's excellent outdoor amenities and recreational facilities. The center features well-maintained sports courts including pickleball, tennis, basketball, and indoor soccer. Multiple reviewers highlight the spacious grounds suitable for various activities.
Tender Hearts Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for caring, bilingual staff who treat children with genuine affection and attention. Parents highlight the clean facility, reasonable rates, engaging activities, and excellent communication from management. Children reportedly transition well and develop strong attachments to teachers.
Parents consistently praise Citrus Park Children's Learning Academy for its caring, knowledgeable staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic, emotional, and social development. The facility is noted for being clean and organized with quality meals prepared on-site, and parents report feeling confident and at ease with their children's care. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-parent communication and children's happiness at the sc
Parents consistently praise Citrus Park Day School for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, quality homemade food, bilingual instruction, and excellent parent-teacher communication. All reviewers report their children are happy and well-cared for, with leadership described as professional and responsive.
Parents praise the Preschool/VPK programs for their attentive, knowledgeable staff and clean, welcoming classrooms. Children are well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility also receives high marks for its fitness amenities, summer camp programs, and consistently friendly, professional staff.
NOTE: The reviews provided are for the Bob Sierra YMCA fitness center and youth programs, not for a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5/5 stars), praising the facility's cleanliness, equipment quality, staff friendliness, and youth sports coaching. Parents report excellent experiences with youth programs including basketball training, lifeguard camp, and soccer.
Parents consistently praise Playtime Learning Academy for its caring, attentive teachers who genuinely love working with children. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress, a clean and safe environment, and responsive management. Parents report their children are excited to attend and experience positive transitions and growth.
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Tampa Palms for its exceptionally caring and qualified staff, clean facilities, and engaging educational activities. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. The center is frequently compared favorably to other daycares, with parents reporting their children have thrived after enrolling.
Parents consistently praise V.I.P. Child Care Center for its caring, knowledgeable staff and owner Mr. J who is highly involved and accessible. Children show significant developmental progress in learning, social skills, and confidence. Parents report feeling secure and comfortable with the center's communication, cleanliness, and genuine affection shown to the children.
Montessori Early Learning Center in Tampa receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, hands-on Montessori curriculum, small class sizes, bilingual learning opportunities, and strong leadership. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show measurable academic and social-emotional growth.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center itself, but rather to All Peoples Park, a public recreation facility. The reviews consistently praise the park's playground, splash pad, amenities, and inclusive design, with parents highlighting it as a well-maintained family-friendly destination.
This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and community outreach programs. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and pastoral care provided by leadership.
ZONTA Boys & Girls Club receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.9/5 average rating across recent reviews. Parents and former members praise it as a great organization offering fun activities and meaningful experiences for children and young people. The facility is described as wonderful with great staff.
Parents consistently praise the Northwest Hillsborough County Family YMCA for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean well-maintained facilities, and diverse programming including summer camps, basketball leagues, and fitness classes. Multiple reviewers highlight staff dedication, inclusive environment, and positive community atmosphere across all age groups.
Northdale Recreation is a well-maintained community center facility in Tampa offering diverse programs and activities for all ages. Parents praise the clean facilities, helpful staff, various recreational classes, and community events. The center provides after-school programs, sports activities, dance classes, and a playground with a splash pad.
Little Care Bears Learning & Child Care Center in Tampa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the genuine, caring staff and owner Cedrick for their exceptional service and love for the children. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, helpful demeanor, and quality care provided to infants and young children.
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